Kaneko Shiatsu Anma Therapy is an integration of both a Japanese & ancient Chinese modality. It iss an effective combination of kneading and pressure therapy using meridian lines and acupuncture points. Shiatsu, which means “finger pressure”, came from Japan over a 100 years ago. Anma, which is “pressure soothing”, and in practice includes kneading, came from China a few thousand years ago. Meridian lines are energy channels that circulate qi and blood throughout the body. Pressure points, or tsubo, in Japanese, are like tuning points that assess energy flow and will tell you whether energy is flowing or blocked, as well as in excess or deficiency.
When there is a blockage of energy flow, it can lead to health imbalances. In releasing blockages you regulate the body’s metabolism and homeostasis which benefit the tissues and cells. The benefit of Kaneko Shiatsu Anma is that it treats the person as a whole, integrating body, mind and spirit. It provides therapy for chronic, degenerative, and constitutional conditions, as well as stress management, anti-aging and immune-boosting purposes. Treatments also are provided at the local areas for pain conditions.
Beginning with our Introductory Level training, Shiatsu and Anma will now be taught separately to help students develop a deeper understanding of each art individually.
Our Shiatsu Short form class will cover pressure, correction, stretching, and exercise techniques (passive joint mobilization), with the additional technique of vibration. Our Anma Long Form class will cover soothing, kneading and pressing techniques with the additional techniques of vibration, shaking, tapping, semi-tapping, snapping, tossing and lifting. Both classes will also cover some Shiatsu Anma theory, Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Head, Neck & Shoulders, Back & Hip area, Abdominal area, Upper Extremities, and Lower Extremities, and practical application.
By learning the Shiatsu Short Form and Anma Long Form techniques separately, students are able to build a stronger foundation, improve body mechanics, and gain greater confidence in their practice. In our Advanced Level classes, these two powerful systems will then be blended together, creating a more complete and sophisticated healing approach that reflects the true depth of Shiatsu Anma Therapy. Combining Shiatsu and Anma helps treat the body as a whole for healing fundamental issues, beyond local symptoms.
Who is this class for?
*Osteopaths
*Nurses
*Health care practitioners
Dr. DoAnn Kaneko and Alan Saruwatari, a graduate of Dr. Kaneko’s Shiatsu Massage School of California will be teaching these classes. Dr. Kaneko has taught thousands of students since the founding of his former Shiatsu Massage School and healed a variety of ailments with this powerful therapy. Join us and learn from his expertise these unique healing methods to benefit your clients, family, friends and yourself. Kaneko Shiatsu Anma has proven to be a powerful therapy that can complement and enhance many other healing modalities.
Shiatsu Short Form Class
Sundays, July 12 & July 19, 9am-6pm
Fee: $410 early bird before June 29, $450 afterwards.
Fee includes shiatsu book and new shiatsu video
Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video, emailed to you once you register.
One Natural Healing
1514 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
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2 Sundays, Sept 13, 20. 9am-6pm
Fee: $410 early bird before September 1, $450 afterwards.
Fee includes shiatsu book and new shiatsu video
Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video, emailed to you once you register.
One Natural Healing
1514 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
To register, click here.
Anma Long Form Class
3 Sundays August 2, 9, 16, 9am-6pm
$540 early bird before July 20, $585 afterwards.
Fee includes shiatsu book and new shiatsu video
Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video, emailed to you once you register.
One Natural Healing
1514 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
To register, visit here.
Hybrid – In-person & Online on Zoom
3 Sundays, Oct 4, 11, 18, 9am-6pm
$540 early bird before September 21, $585 afterwards.
Fee includes shiatsu book and new shiatsu video
Prerequisite: Watch the Orientation video, emailed to you once you register.
One Natural Healing
1514 Cabrillo Ave, Torrance, CA 90501
To register click here.
TRANSCRIPT/CERTIFICATION: Upon successful completion of both the Anma Long Form and Shiatsu Short Form class, a certificate of completion for each of Shiatsu & Anma Therapy class will be given.
For questions email: info@kanekohealingarts.com
Class Cautions
- Please take all the precautions to keep yourself safe, including but not limited to: Covid-19 testing, screening, taking temperature, wearing masks, wearing face shields, working in a well-ventilated room, washing hands thoroughly and using hand sanitizer.
- Be knowledgeable of your partners health conditions and that practicing shiatsu anma on him/her will not cause any harm
- If any health conditions, either yours or your partners is questionable regarding the practice of shiatsu anma, please consult your physician for advice
- Understand that pain can be an indicator that something is wrong. Pay attention and continuously check with your partner that he/she is okay while you are practicing on him/her and that the pressure is not too hard. The concept of “No Pain, No Gain” is not applicable in shiatsu anma.
- If no one is available to practice on you may use a couch cushion or pillow.
Refund Policy
Students will receive a full refund if they cancel 14 days before the start of the class. If students cancel 14 days or less before the start date, students will receive an 80% refund. info@kanekohealingarts. If a student cancels due to COVID related reasons, please let us know.
